178/2 divided by 144/4

178/2 ÷ 144/4
=
89 36
Mixed Number: 2 17/36
Decimal: 2.472222
Percentage: 247.22%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    144/4 becomes 4/144
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    178/2 × 4/144
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    178 × 4 = 712    2 × 144 = 288
  4. 4
    Simplify
    712/288 = 89/36

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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